Posts Tagged ‘speed limits’

20mph speed limits welcomed but without the Police enforcement

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

The IAM has conducted a survey of 4,000 motorists and reveals that 67% think 20mph limits should be used outside schools (more…)

Traffic Signs Policy Review changes

Friday, June 10th, 2011

New measures have been introduced to allow councils to paint 20mph speed limits on the road at their own discretion (more…)

Could 80mph motorway speed limits become reality?

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Research shows 70% of motorists think the motorway speed limit should be 10mph or more higher (more…)

Satnav warns of speed fines

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

A satnav manufacturer has a device that will alert the driver if they exceed the speed limit (more…)

Road signs ask drivers for their view on speed limit

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Motorists in Buckinghamshire are being given the opportunity to express their opinion on changes to local speed limits (more…)

Changes in motorway speed limits for buses, coaches and HGV

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

The DfT has released proposals to alter the rules and speed limits on large vehicles using the motorway (more…)

More 20mph speed limits

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Road Safety Minister Paul Clark has issued new proposals to extend the ability for council to have 20mph speed limits without traffic calming measures in place (more…)

Bristol gets 20mph limit

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Two large areas in Bristol are to become 20mph zones early next year, with plans to eventually include the whole city (more…)

Who sets speed limits?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

The Highways Agency has overall responsibility for setting speed limits on motorways and trunk roads (more…)